Angel Tree

The Angel Tree is now in the foyer.  If you would like to participate, please select an ornament, sign it out and return your donation by Dec 12th.  Detailed instruction sheets are available near the tree.  Questions? Christy Fiala 527-3164 or  fialac@aol.com

RS Annoucements 11.21.10

Stake Conference

Stake Conference will be December 4th and 5th.  The adult session on Saturday is at the stake center at 7pm.  Sunday we will meet at our building from 10am-noon where stake conference will be broadcast.

The Relief Society Christmas dinner

The dinner is on Wednesday, December 8th at 6:30pm.  A nursery will be available.  (Please let us know if your child has allergies.)  Also, we will be delivering cookies at Westport Health Care Center on Thursday, December 9th at 10am. If you would like to bring a dozen cookies, please contact Sarah Passey at spassey@hotmail.com. Also contact her if you can deliver the cookies the next morning.

Dinner for the missionaries

If you would like to sign up to provide dinner for the missionaries, please contact Marilene Petrinovich at 934-0883.

New Babies! 

Allison and Tim Thurber had a baby boy, Ian Clark on November 3. He was 8lbs 7oz.

Jen and Jeff Oakes had a baby girl, Ellis Ann, on November 10. She was 7lbs.

Tiffani and Wesley Smith had a baby boy on November 15.  He was 7 lbs 8 oz.

Congratulations to all of you, we can't wait to see them.

RS Announcements 11.14.10

Temple Trips This Week There are two opportunities to go to the temple this week.  Wednesday 11/17 the sisters are carpooling starting at 8 am from the Crossridge Shopping Center.  On Saturday 11/20 the Stake will have a temple day with sessions at 9 am and 9:30 am.  If you're interested in attending either and carpooling, please call Faye Mullins at 501-2101.

Christmas Stockings for the Elders
If you signed up to help fill Christmas stockings for the elders, please bring the items this Sunday.  The mission president has asked each ward to create two stockings.  If you would like to take on this project, please contact Lisa Pyron at lisapyron@gmail.com for the pattern and instructions.

Can You House a Pair of Missionaries?
The mission president would like to see more missionaries living in members homes.  If you're interested and can provide a separate bathroom for the elders, please contact Lisa Pyron at lisapyron@gmail.com for other details. 

Mountain Bikes and Missionaries
The mission is in need of mountain bikes to provide transportation for the missionaries.  If you have a mountain bike that you can donate, or wish to provide financial support to buy mountain bikes, please contact Lisa Pyron at lisapyron@gmail.com.

Have you turned in your Relief Society Survey?
Sisters, if you haven't filled out a survey yet with your interests and talents, please do so by next weekend!  You can have the form emailed to you.  Contact Karen Rich at devinandkarenrich@verizon.net.


I have been called into Young Women's as the secretary, but until they call a new secretary, you can email me with any questions and blog postings.  Have a great week!  Olivia

RS Announcements 11.7.10

A Survey for All Our Sisters
Thanks to everyone who filled out a RS survey on Sunday. The information on this survey will be used to plan RS meetings in the future, as well as identify sisters who can contribute skills, talents and special interests to our RS group. If you have one but didn’t get a chance to review it, please take some time this week to fill it out and return it to a RS presidency member next Sunday. If you didn’t get one, you can email Karen Rich at Devinandkarenrich@verizon.net for a copy, or pick one up in Relief Society next week.

Sister Lansing's Class Cancelled This Week
Sister Lansing's mid-week Institute Class is cancelled this week.  It will resume next Wednesday.

Stake Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament Thanksgiving Weekend
We are putting together a co-ed volleyball team for the stake tournament on Nov. 27th. Please contact the Kennedy's at tmkennedy@juno.com or 935-1545 to be on the team.  Go Glen Allen!

Youth Thanksgiving Dinner for Seniors 60+
The youth are providing a Thanksgiving dinner for sisters or couples where one or both are 60 or older on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 pm.  If you visit teach a sister who would be invited, please check to see they received their invitation and if you can provide transportation that evening.  Thank you.

Temple Trips Coming Up Next WeekA sisters-only mid-week temple trip will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 17, meeting at 8 am at Crossridge Center on Staples Mill Road.  Saturday, Nov. 20 is the Stake Temple Trip.  If you'd like to attend and be part of a carpool, please contact Faye Mullins at 501-2101.

RS Announcements 10.31.2010

Happy Halloween!  Hope you had a festive weekend and a relaxing Sunday.  The weather was perfect!

We had a great lesson today in combined Priesthood and Relief Society meeting by Tish Heflebower who was teaching in her role as the Stake Employment Specialist.  She provided a lot of good information about how to cope during a job loss whether that's in immediate family or happening to friends/neighbors and she shared important resources.  Tish also asked for every one's help -- if you know of a job that's available at your place of employment, email her the job posting and it will get posted to the LDS job site.  Your name doesn't have to be associated with it unless you chose to do so.   Send the information, or any questions to Tish at Tish.heflebower@gmail.com

The Kennedy's have volunteered to head up the volleyball team, so if you're interested in participating, please contact Tyler or Mollee.

RS Announcements Week of 10.24.10

Temple Trip is this Wednesday
If you're interested in a attending the temple with sisters who will carpool to the temple, the next trip is Wednesday, 10/27. Meet at 8 AM at Crossridge Shopping Center on Staples Mill Road. If you're attending, call Faye Mullins and let her know: 501-2101

Ward Trunk or Treat is this Week!
If you haven't pulled out your chili recipe, do it now and enter in the cook off! Dinner will begin at 5 pm followed by the Trunk or Treat as kids go car to car for goodies! Prizes awarded for best chili and trunk design. Costumes are welcome, but no masks allowed.

Combined Relief Society and Priesthood Meeting Next Sunday
We'll meet in the gym this coming Sunday as we combine classes for a presentation from the Stake. Our very own Tish Heflebower will be one of the speakers.

Last Week to Finish Your Visiting Teaching for October
If you haven't had a chance to connect with your visiting teaching sisters, now is the time to make a call, write a letter or visit. New route assignments (if you received one) are effective this month.

Next Sunday's lesson is TWO conference talks.
Our lesson this coming Sunday is being given by Nedra Luke and will cover two talks from Elder M. Russell Ballard given the prior two conferences: Mothers and Daughters and Fathers and Sons. You can find links to the talks on the left hand side of the page (scroll down) in the Links You Can Use Now section.

Richmond Tri-Stake Single Adult Activity is this Saturday, Oct.23, 7 pm
Held at the Scotchtown Ward for single adults age 30 and older and their children, this event will include a bonfire, hotdogs and s'mores. Call Marisa Garofalo at 306-8719.

Remember Truck or Treat! Saturday, Oct. 30th at 5 pm.
If you know chili, you'll want to bring and enter it into this annual cook-off. Awards will be given! Hot dogs will also be available. Trunk or treat will follow the cook-off. Costumes encouraged, but no masks please. Bring the family and friends!

If you have brown scout shirts to donate...
Christy Fiala is looking for brown scout shirts if you have any that are no longer needed and you're willing to donate. Contact her at fialac@aol.com

Last, but not least, Cindy Hess will NOT be holding the baby clothing sale as originally planned on Oct. 30th.

RS Announcements Week of 10.10.10

Fall Relief Society Meeting is this Wednesday
In case you missed it, the next RS meeting is Wed., 10/13 at 7 PM at the Monument Building. Two informative classes will be held (see posting at the top of the blog) and a nursery will be available. Be sure to invite neighbors and friends.

We Now Have a Missionary Calendar Again
The missionaries are in need of a good meal each day -- and so we're passing around a calendar each week in Relief Society. If you'd like to provide a meal and don't see the calendar, please call the missionaries directly at 523-0682.

Scrapbook Supply Sale and Children's Clothing Yard Sale
There are two separate opportunities to save some cash and help two different sisters!

1) Tish Heflebower is selling a large collection of her scrapbooking supplies she at heavily discounted prices. (i.e., expensive paper sheets at 2 cents each and more.) She'll have a table this Saturday, Oct 16 from 9 AM to noon at the Memories Galore, Brandermill Store: 4800 Market Square Lane in Midlothian. Proceeds will go to the individuals selling items and not the store.

2) Cindy Hess, a sister who attends our ward from the Mechanicsville Ward, is holding a yard sale with infant and small children clothing at her home 1208 Lakeside Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 16 and then again Oct. 30 -- both start at 8 AM.

Start Planning Now for Trunk or Treat!
This annual Glen Allen activity is always a treat! It starts with a chilli cook-off. Get your entry ready now! This will be followed by Trunk or Treat -- as kids go from car to car to trick or treat. Prizes will be given for the best chili and trunk decorations. Costumes are welcome --but without masks. Saturday, October 30th from 5 to 7 PM.

RS Announcements 9.26.10

Relief Society Meeting Announcement

Save the Date! Wednesday, October 13th at 7 pm at the Monument Meeting -- Clean Up! That's our theme -- learn how to clean the "right way" around the house -- and learn how to 'clean up' your family's eating habits! Two lessons will be shared:

1) Darlene Lacy will give us the lowdown on cleaning tips, how to clean more efficiently using household products versus expensive cleaners....AND

2) Shelly Garfield will talk about nutrition and adopting healthy eating habits to keep our temporal bodies healthy.

A nursery will be provided.


Halloween Costume Swap After the Oct. 13 Meeting
Do you have a Halloween costume that you're not using or your kids have outgrown? AND are you looking for a new, slightly used costume for one of yours? Then let's SWAP! Plan on bringing your costume(s) to the meeting with a tag/label on it with size and your name/number so it can be returned to you.

RS Announcements 9.19.2010

General Relief Society Meeting is THIS coming Saturday, Sept 25th, 6:30 pm.
Be sure to attend the dinner and broadcast from Salt Lake City and hear a prophet's voice at our annual General Relief Society Meeting. Held at the Stake Center on Pump Road, the evening starts with dinner at 6:30 and then the broadcast starts at 8 pm. Sunday dress applies.

The Stake will be collecting "little treasures" for the Children of the Commonwealth Benevolent Fund to help infants to 18 years old in mental health, mental retardation and substance abuse centers. These include: basketballs, footballs, kickballs, soccer balls, Nerf games, soft cuddly dolls, games for all ages, puzzles (100 pcs or less) coloring books/crayons, fuzzy posters, any type of cards, personal hygiene items - deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, shampoo/conditioner, musical instruments, toys that do do not have glass or plastic parts or sharp edges and composition books.

It's Not Too Late to Join the Mid-Week Education Class
Our very own Erlynn Lansing is teaching the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Class starts at 10 am at the Stake Center every Wednesday and a nursery is available.

Thank You to All Who Helped the King Family
Thank you to all who helped with arrangements and/or food for the funeral service for Dan King yesterday. On behalf of Margo and his extended family, thank you for your kind service.

Funeral Arrangements for Dan King

Brother Dan King, husband of Margo King, passed away yesterday. There will be a viewing on Friday, September 16, from 6-8 pm at Woody's Funeral Home on Parham Road. The family will receive friends at 10 AM on Saturday, September 17th at the Monument Building, followed by the funeral service at 11 AM.

Tiffany Lundee is arranging food for the funeral service. If you'd like to help, please contact her directly.

Please note that the Book Club which was planned for this (Thursday) evening has been cancelled.

RS Announcements 9.12.10

Link to the Video in Kitty Choi's Lesson Today
In her lesson today about Latter-day Saints being covenant people, Kitty referenced the new video about the voices of the Spirit which can be found on the church's website front page http://www.lds.org (you'll need to scroll down) or on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPbDZnrxBLM

Apple Desserts are Needed for the Stake Fair this Saturday
Get out your cookbooks and whip up your favorite apple dessert. Entries for the Stake Fair contest are needed!! By the way, it's the dessert for the dinner too -- so the more who enter the more dessert for everyone! A Blue Ribbon will be awarded. See main posting above for more details on the Stake Fair.

Singles Family Home Evening Meets on Mondays
This week it will meet at Shelly Garfield's (Mon., Sept. 13) at 5:30 pm. She's at 6720 Miami Avenue and her phone number is 833-7925.

New Relief Society Temple Trip Dates are Posted
See the sidebar and Save the Date for info on the RS temple trips coming up.

The General Relief Society Broadcast is Two Weeks Away
Even though the broadcast is on the BYU channel and you watch it from the comfort of your own home, it won't serve you dinner! That's right; when you come to the Stake Center at 6:30 pm on Saturday, September 25th, you'll not only get dinner, you'll get to visit with the sisters of the stake and enjoy the spirit of the session in the Chapel. Donations of Little Treasures are being accepted and can be brought that evening (or to the Relief Society Room in advance). They are looking for balls, personal hygiene items, games, cards and musical instruments.

Reminder! The Adult Education Class begins this Wednesday.
Our very own Erlynn Lansing is teaching the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. Class starts at 10 am at the Stake Center every Wednesday and a nursery is available.

RS Announcements 9.5.2010

Welcome sisters to the Relief Society Board
Today we had several sisters sustained to the Relief Society Board:

• Nedra Luke - Sunday Lesson Teacher
• Kitty Choi - Sunday Lesson Teacher
• Peggy Sculthorpe - Chorister
• Melyn Henderson - Pianist
• Sarah Passey - Enrichment Leader

We wish them the best in their new callings.

That's all the news for now. Have a great week.

Different Ways to Do Service This Month

SERVICE -- It's the Stake Theme for September

Tomorrow is Fast Sunday (and our new starting time at 9 am) and it's a great opportunity fast and pray over our Stake's theme of Service.

"The Lord in His infinite wisdom has designed His Church to operate with a lay ministry. That means we have been charged to watch over one another and to serve one another. We are to love one another as our Father in Heaven and the Lord Jesus Christ love us." Elder Ballard

The Stake sent out today the following ideas of how we can provide service to someone today, and every day!

• Make a dessert for your neighbor and deliver it to their door.
• Write a note or letter to someone that is sick.Young Men take the sacrament to a shut-in.
• Be friendly to a new kid at school.
• Say "Hello" to everyone you see at church.
• Invite someone or a family over for dinner.
• Cut a neighbor's grass for free.
• Call someone on the phone that you didn't see at church.
• While shopping open the door for a stranger.
• Write a letter or draw a picture for your parents or grandparents.
• Adults when was the last time you wrote a letter to your parents?
• Clean up your room without being asked.
• Offer to babysit for free so a couple in your ward/branch can go on a date.
• As a YW or YM class go visit someone from your class or an older member in the ward/branch.
• As a family clean out your closets and donate the clothing to charity.
• Make a donation to the church Humanitarian Fund or PEF.
• For FHE write letters to a missionary or someone in the military.
• Ask your parents, what can I do to help you today?
• Do something nice for someone you work with to help him/her with their job.
• Introduce yourself to a new member of your ward or branch.
• Send an e-card to someone who may be having challenges.
• Volunteer to help with a community activity.
• As a class do a small project to help someone in need.
• For the YM/YW it might be cleaning up the yard or painting a room.
• For a primary class maybe just visiting and singing some primary songs for a older member of the ward or branch.
• Share a toy or game with your brother or sister.
• Be nice to each other.
• Have a Family Home Evening lesson on Service and then write down what your family and you can do to serve others.
• Drive someone to church, grocery shopping, to the doctor, etc.
• Go out with the missionaries on exchanges.
• Pray and ask Heavenly Father how you can serve someone.
• For the primary children make cookies or cupcakes for your non-members friends and deliver them to their houses.
• For the YM/YW make a generous fast offering.
• If you a skilled craftsman ask the bishop/branch president if there is someone that needs a small problem taken care of.
• Every Sunday make sure to put the Hymn Books back in the holder correctly, clean up any paper or food around you after each meeting.
• YM/YW clean the sacrament trays and/or the nursery toys.
• Make a donation to your ward or branch's missionary fund to support the missionaries serving from your ward/branch.

This list is just a start, ponder what you can do help someone today.

RS Announcements Week of 8.29.10

New Meeting Time Starts This Coming Sunday - 9 AM

Please remember that our 3 hour block starts one half hour earlier, at 9 AM starting this coming Sunday, September 5th. This will be our meeting time for the next 6-9 months while the Richmond Branch building is remodeled. Please make sure all your visiting "teachees" are aware of the new time.



Stake Theme for September is SERVICE

The Stake has designated September as a month for Service. Members are asked to make this a priority in their family planning for lessons and activities. Bishop Fiala discussed today from the podium that his family has started going around the table at dinner time and everyone tells something they did that day to seek/do service for someone -- even if it was as simple as holding a door open for someone. He encouraged the Glen Allen ward families to find ways to make service a priority in their family in September.



Do you have a Child in Primary and Want to be "In the Know"?

If you're new in the ward and have a child in primary, send your email address to Primary President Shannon Garofalo and she'll put you on the Primary Mailing List and you'll stay up to date on all things primary! Shannon's email is: shannonlee_8@yahoo.com

Marriage Class Starts in September
If you and your spouse are interested in attending Marriage Class to learn how to be better communicators and have a stronger relationship, please contact Lisa Pyron, Relief Society President. Classes are being taught by and in the home of Roice and Nedra Luke on Sunday evenings.

RS Announcements 8.22.2010

Glen Allen Meeting Time Changes Sunday, September 5th
Starting Sunday, September 5, the Glen Allen Sunday meeting block is moving up one half hour and will begin at 9 am instead of 9:30 am. The new meeting time will be from 9 to Noon. This is being done to allow for the Richmond Branch to share the building from 11-2 pm while their building is being renovated for the next 7 or more months. Please let all those you visit teach know about the earlier start.

Uganda Relief Items Still Being Gathered
The shipment to Uganda won't occur until September, so if you still have items you'd like to contribute to the effort, please contact Heidi Maxfield, or Emily McCormick or email ugandarelief@gmail.com

RS Announcements 8.15.10

Young Women and Uganda Relief
The Young Women are collecting items for Uganda Relief through the end of August.
If you have any items (clothing, furniture, household goods -- any castoffs) these families can use, please call Heidi Maxfield at: heidimaxfield@hotmail.com or 972-2048 or contact Emily McCormick at: emccormick@shabbyapple.com or 267-0217.

Also, the Young Women's efforts were featured on the news this past week. You can find the story on line here:
http://www.wtvr.com/videobeta/1c0b8ead-d24e-46e0-a050-562cfdb864a4/News/Lending-A-Hand

Adult Education Classes Begin Wednesday, September 15th
You know fall is not far off when Adult Education classes kick in. Erlynn Lansing will be teaching every Wednesday at the Stake Center on Pump Road from 10-11:30 am. This year the course of study will be the Doctrine and Covenants and Church History. There will be a nursery. All sisters are invited.